Merrylands Public School
Merrylands Public School is a government primary school in Merrylands, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 936, it sits in the 20th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 620 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 91% have a language background other than English.
Merrylands NSW 2160. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Merrylands Public School compares
By ICSEA, Merrylands Public School ranks 1,642nd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 46 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 37th-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Fowler Road School, a government combined school 0.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Merrylands Public School scores 936, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Merrylands
Merrylands Public School is located in Merrylands, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,470/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 32,472.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Merrylands suburb profileSchools near Merrylands Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Merrylands Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrylands High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Merrylands | 0.6 km | 915 | 21 lower | 855 |
| St Margaret Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Merrylands | 0.7 km | 1050 | 114 higher | 574 |
| Cerdon CollegeCatholic Secondary · Merrylands | 0.8 km | 1041 | 105 higher | 1,001 |
| Merrylands East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrylands | 1.1 km | 955 | 19 higher | 347 |
| Guildford West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Guildford West | 1.2 km | 945 | 9 higher | 366 |
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Guildford | 1.4 km | 1028 | 92 higher | 342 |
| Sherwood Grange Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Merrylands | 1.5 km | 992 | 56 higher | 246 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merrylands Public School a government school?
Yes, Merrylands Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Merrylands Public School offer?
Merrylands Public School offers K-6.
What is Merrylands Public School's ICSEA score?
Merrylands Public School has an ICSEA score of 936, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Merrylands Public School?
Merrylands Public School has 620 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Merrylands Public School?
The nearest schools to Merrylands Public School are Fowler Road School (0.1 km), Merrylands High School (0.6 km), Key College, Chapel School campus (0.6 km).
Where is Merrylands Public School located?
Merrylands Public School is located in Merrylands, NSW 2160. Visit the school website at https://merryland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.